Re: HES

[Mick <bmwmick@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

At 10:55 PM 8/17/2006 -0400, Bill Moss wrote:

>There is NO cracking, no discoloration and no obvious breaks. The clear
>shrink over the splices is still clear and the black plastic wire
>separator is still there and fine. The cable jacket (heat shrink) was
>soft and pliable.

Bill,
   Sounds like your harness has not been affected by heat as
badly as most of the ones I've seen.  Either that or you've never
been stuck in traffic till your oil temp gauge reached the red zone. :)


>If this sounds good, than I'm going to reseal with Scotch #7 tape (self
>sealing silicone, 250C rating), and maybe some Permatex black (232C
>rating). Any other suggestions (please keep it on the subject) will be
>appreciated.
>
>Question, since the Permatex black is rated for continuous duty above
>200C and is a terrific electrical insulator and a decent conductor of
>heat, would it be a good idea to fill the cable with it prior to
>sealing, so that it adds to the wire insulation and heat transfer to the
>plate. Just a thought.

I do think filling the cable with Ultra Black silicone sealant won't hurt
and may even help.  Anything that protects those internal wires from
heat and moisture will extend the life of your harness.

Mick
Tucson

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